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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,635

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $13,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,988

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,820 $27,875
Base Invoice $39,171 $26,760
Navigation Package 1,495  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 395
All-weather floor mats 80 140
Cargo mat 105 60
Cargo net 65 60
Convenience and Technology Package   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Navigation Package 1,384  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 359
All-weather floor mats 60 127
Cargo mat 65 55
Cargo net 39 55
Convenience and Technology Package   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,046
Options (change) 5,819 5,885
Options (change) 5,195 5,353
Destination 995 875
Total Price $48,634 $34,635
Total Invoice $45,361 $32,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,785
Model Year20182017
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$48,634$34,635
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,859$34,635
Total Invoice$45,361$32,988
Adjustments for Features-2,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,773$32,988

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182017
ModelESMalibu
Trim300hHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,105$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182017
ModelESMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length192.7 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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